Songwŏn Population 2026
Songwŏn has a population of 38,051, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇰🇵 North Korea, located in Chagang. Roughly 0.1% of North Korea's population lives here. It is about 85× smaller than Pyongyang, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,051
Rank in North Korea
#61
Coordinates
40.38°N, 125.88°E
~329 m elevation · Asia/Pyongyang
Distance to capital (Pyongyang)
150 km
93 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chagang
| City | Population | Rank in North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Kanggye | 209,530 | #15 |
| Manp’o | 116,760 | #25 |
| Yŏch’im-dong | 47,460 | #53 |
| Sijung | 41,842 | #57 |
| Chunggang | 41,022 | #58 |
| Songwŏn-ŭp | 38,051 | #62 |
| Kop’ung | 31,572 | #70 |
Cities near Songwŏn
- Kop’ung31,572 people · ~26 km away
- Songwŏn-ŭp38,051 people · ~36 km away
- Kujang-ŭp19,522 people · ~58 km away
- Yŏch’im-dong47,460 people · ~66 km away
- Kusŏng-si30,902 people · ~69 km away
- Sakchu-ŭp18,001 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Songwŏn?
Songwŏn has a population of 38,051 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in North Korea.
What region is Songwŏn in?
Songwŏn is located in Chagang, North Korea.
Is Songwŏn the capital of North Korea?
No, the capital of North Korea is Pyongyang, about 150 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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